Do you like to see wildlife? Would you like to be in the middle of nowhere? Are you self reliant? Then this event is for you! Choose from a 10,20, 40 or 60 mile loop. The 10 mile loop is a beginner guided wilderness double track ride. The 20 and 40 are mix of single and double track trails and the 60 is a mix of gravel,single-track,grass, mud and sand. Piggy's Revenge is scheduled for January 5, 2020. $45 gets you a great adventure, a cool T shirt and a bratwurst hot off the grill.

Monday, December 17, 2018

You only have 4 days left to sign up and get an AWESOME Piggy's t-shirt, after Thursday this week, no t-shirts will be given out. We will close registration as soon as we get 325 riders or in 19 day's on January 4th. There is NO day of event registration and we have less than 100 spots available.

The trail network is riding quite well.. we have a new route for the 40 and 20 with some new sections of trail that we are excited to showcase. The 60 mile loop will be similar to last year’s event. All the courses are still in flux with decisions still to be finalized as we ride the trails these next few weeks.

All routes will be published as GPS friendly files before the event but if you don’t have a GPS, the loops will be marked clearly with paint and signs. You won’t have to think, you just have to pedal and enjoy the ride.

Get your $40 dollars, follow the link and start planning for a fun day of riding with friends on some of the best mix of trails in this area. It will be a great way to start the year.

Thursday, November 29, 2018

After a month of trail maintenance, we can start focusing on finding the best combination of trails for Piggy's. This involves riding much of the 80 miles of double track on the property and sometimes we get there before the county has had a chance to do their yearly mowing but overall, the trail conditions are much improved this year. Everything is dry, the trails are hard and smooth and the only negative seems to be that the Pigs are in overdrive. There are a lot of them around as well as many deer and turkey's.
This years event should have some of the best riding in years. We are just about a month away so sign up today at https://www.BikeReg.com/piggys-revenge. Register before December 20th and get a GREAT Piggy's Revenge T-shirt in your size. No sign up on the day of the event. When we reach 325 entrants, registration will be closed no matter what day it is.

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Sign up early to avoid being left out. The land managers have limited the number of riders to 300, so we will close registration when we reach the limit. There will be no day of registration, sorry, you must pre-register.

Due to our order being in on time, the last day to get a free t-shirt with your registration is December 20th.

The SCORR volunteers have been hard at work clearing the trails and getting them in prime condition for Piggy's Revenge. I am proud to say that the single track has been cleaned up and is riding exceptionally well. The trails seem to get better and better every year so get out there and enjoy the ride.

As usual, getting to see the wildlife is one of the great things about riding in the Carlton Reserve. Lately, we have seen a lot of turkey's, deer, alligators and pig's in the park.

We are out there riding all the trails and evaluating them so we can decide which ones will be included in the final routes of the 10, 20, 40 & 60 mile courses.

Now is the time to get excited and make your plans to attend the 7th Annual Piggy's Revenge off-road challenge.

Thursday, September 13, 2018

3 Bridges Brewing will be providing the cold beverages at the finish line. We are happy that this local favorite will be our beer sponsor this year. Nothing is better than a cold beer after a challenging ride in the woods. Sign up today for your free beer and bike ride at https://www.BikeReg.com/piggys-revenge
Get $40 then choose your distance 10,20,40 or 60, your T-Shirt size.
See you at the finish line. "PROST"

Wednesday, August 1, 2018

As I was cleaning up my phone memory banks, I came up on these pictures. The starters and trophy winners from last years event. Sorry about the delay. SCORR is gearing up for another great Piggy's Revenge on January 6th 2019. Registration is open, follow the link on the side bar. We are waiting as usual for the trails to dry up so our recon rides can start. See you there.
Eric

Friday, January 5, 2018

First, look up
once and a while and enjoy where you are. In today’s world, we are rarely alone
with nature, you will be away from it all on this ride. Remember you are on
your own, you are on your own, you are on your own, be self-reliant, be prepared.

Make sure your
ride is in good condition, you have enough fuel/liquids and spare parts to get
you to the finish line. Don’t mess with the Pig Traps, don’t mess with the
critters. You are guest in their house be respectful. Help a fellow rider in
need, it’s not a contest.

Download the
course map to your phone and or GPS. The routes will be marked with painted arrows and
signs (see picture) we also placed “comfort arrows” for the worriers in the
bunch. There are several long straight sections, especially along the powerlines,
stay on them till you see a sign.

Don’t overthink
the course, there are no trick turns or un-mowed hike a bike. Follow the path
of least resistance and the tire tracks in front of you. If by the very unlikely chance you get to a
MAJOR CROSSROAD and there are no signs or arrows, you are off course. Go back
to the last sign and change your direction. Unfortunately, the county has
tilled some sections of the 60-mile course in the last few days. You will have to
ride the edges or muscle your way through the soft stuff, if you can get a
wider tire under you before the start do so. Or let the fast riders burn it in and
ride their tracks.

Shortly after 6:00 AM we will start
parking cars. The park
officially opens at 7:00 AM and closes at 6:00 PM.

The planned start times
are:

60’s leave at 8:00
AM

40’s will go at
8:30 AM

20’s will go at 9:00
AM

10’s will leave at 9:15
AM

Directions:

T. Mabry Carlton
Reserve

1800 Mabry Carlton Parkway,
Venice FL 34292.

Take I-75 to exit
193 the Jacaranda exit. Go north on Jacaranda (away from the gas
stations), take a right on Border Road. Stay on Border road till you see the sign
for the Carlton, (blinking stop sign at the end of road) take a left onto the
Mabry Carlton Parkway and you will see the parking area on your immediate
right.Some GPS’s will send you to the wrong side of
the river so make sure you are on Border Road.

Parking will be near the
entrance of the park this year, where we will have a sign in station for the
package pickups on site. To avoid the lines, you can
pick up your stuff on SATURDAY at the Tap and
Cork Pub after 5:00 pm at 101 West Venice Avenue #16,
Venice FL 34285. The
corner of Hwy 41 and Miami Avenue.

The Start/Finish is at
the Pavilion in the park, about ½ mile from the parking area. Please only park
in the designated areas as per the directives from the Property Managers.

Sags stops will be as
follows:

20 miles loop at mile
13.

40 miles loop at mile 13,
water only at 30, sag at 35.

60 miles loop at mile 16
and water only at mile 30 sag at mile 35, finish line at 40, parking lot at
mile 42 and sag at mile 55.

At the finish we will
have plenty of beer and bratwurst waiting for you. Have a blast! I hope you
enjoy our trail system as much as we do, when you return next year you will get
to enjoy all the hard work SCORR will have done thanks to your support.

Wednesday, January 3, 2018

After the morning rain, John and I mapped the last loop. This loop will challenge the tired legs of the riders. The trail does get bumpy in places but as the miles add up the riding gets easier. You will pass the sag stop with 5 miles to go. Between now and Sunday the volunteers will mark every turn and crossroad of the 4 loops, it will be very easy to follow the courses.

Looks like it will be cool at the start but it should warm up nicely. Plan for 40's at the start and highs in the 60's at the finish. Today was very windy coming out of the north. If this holds, you will experience head winds at the end of your rides. Sunday, we will open the parking area around 6:30-7:00 AM . The parking area is a mile away from the start/finish area. The 60's will start at 8:00 AM , the 40"s shortly after and then the 20's a half hour later . The 10 mile ride will leave around 9:00 AM with food service starting at 11:00 AM. The park does close at sunset.

DO this before December 15th to get a t shirt in your size.No shirt after the 15th but you still can sign in.

REGISTRATION CLOSES at 5 pm on January 3 rd. or anytime we reach our field limit.

NEW THIS YEAR: NO Day of Registration will be available.

FIELD LIMIT is 350 so sign up early.

All funds raised will be used for trail building efforts by SCORR

Questions?

Send me an e-mail at piggysrevenge@gmail.com.

Register here

What to expect January 5Th

This is a mostly self-supported off-road ride in South West Florida .There will be one sag stop provided.You will see it twice.The trails will be in and around the wilderness areas in south Sarasota County. The start of the big ass loops will at the parking lot of the Carlton reserve at 1800 Mabry Carlton Pkwy, Venice, FL 34292-1837. Limited support will be provided, you are on your own.

The Epic Endurance Race is 60+ miles long. It will be a mix of double track roads and trails.You will ride gravel, sand, dirt,mud,single-track,grass and pavement.

The 20 and 40 will be mostly singletrack with some double track,gravel,grass.You will have a sag stop at around 10 and 30 miles.The course will be marked with signs and painted arrows.You will be in the middle of a large wilderness area ,we will not come and rescue you.You are on your own,be self reliant.The 10 mile wilderness ride will be a guided introductory no drop ride on gravel and dirt roads.There will be a Sag stop around 5 miles.Expect to see a lot of wild things especially wild boars ,deer and alligators plus all kinds of flying and crawling critters.

Rules of the game.

The #1 rule of the event is: You are responsible for your own welfare.

You are on your own.

You are on your own

The organizers and anyone having anything to do with this race are not responsible for your safety.

Piggy’s revenge is a non-stop self supported solo event.

You must bring with you all the necessary supplies and equipment.

Each rider is considered to be on a private excursion and remains solely responsible for any accidents in which he or she may be involved. No responsibility can be accepted for riders becoming lost or stranded.

If you accept help from anyone beyond that offered by a fellow rider, you will be disqualified.

Prearranged outside support is not allowed.

You must wear a helmet and obey any traffic laws. Use your head and remember you represent the entire cycling community .Don’t be an Ass and respect the land you travel over as well as the people you might meet along the way.

You will be riding on multi use trails, Yield to the other users.

You must stay on the course .If you leave the course for any reason you, must re-enter at your point of exit or you will be disqualified.

No short cuts or alternate routes are permitted. If you get lost backtrack

We are not going to come and bail you out .You are on your own.

Bike choice is up to you! We are allowing mountain bikes, 29rs, cross or road bikes(not recommended ).

The terrain has some sandy areas so keep this in mind. But cross bikes would definitely work. All single speeds must finish and start in the same gear, you can run a flip flop hub but both gears must have the same number of cogs.

Riders will get a course map ,Cue sheet or GPS file.To be determined.

The event will happen regardless of the weather or the tides.

A cell phone might come in handy.Make sure it can hold a charge for the entire ride (no chargers in the woods)

Riders can help other riders with mechanical support.

You will encounter a lot of wild animals; make sure you know how to handle yourself in the presence of wild boars, alligators,deer and snakes .Look before you stand, fire ants can ruin your day. Depending on the amount of rain some of the trails might be under water that means more bugs.

There is limited sag support.

Be ready to experience a side of Florida most never encounter.

There will be a time limit for the event, the park closes at 6 pm.You car has to be out of the parking lot by then or you will be locked in.